In the press release of the Afghanistan Electricity Company, it is stated that in this meeting Mullah Abdul Haq, the deputy emphasized on the strategic and economic value of the said project and explained that the completion of the project will, along with the development of energy cooperation and electricity trade between the two countries; To play an important role in increasing Afghanistan’s electricity supply capacity and strengthening the electricity network.
Also, in the meeting, topics related to project financing and financial payments, introduction of substation equipment manufacturing companies, completion of design and technical documents, resolution of differences in technical considerations and commercial documents, and resumption of delayed field activities were discussed.
Both sides agreed that joint efforts will be expanded to remove existing obstacles, strengthen coordination between relevant agencies, and speed up practical matters; So that the project can be completed and put into use within the specified period.
The Surkhan-Pulkhumri 500 KV power transmission project is considered an important step in the history of Afghanistan’s energy, which started about a year ago. This project provides an opportunity to transfer nearly 1,000 megawatts of electricity from Turkmenistan to Kabul, and upon completion, more than one million families will enjoy stable electricity, and industry, trade, agriculture, and social services will be strengthened.
